01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF24 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Training & Labor R&D; R&D Admin Expenses Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF24
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Training & Labor R&D; R&D Admin Expenses across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AF24 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF24 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$644.5K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $14.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2022 | $195.8K | 7 | 6 | 4 | +1,298.5% |
| FY 2023 | $2.13M | 8 | 5 | 3 | +990.1% |
| FY 2024 | $420.5K | 5 | 4 | 3 | −80.3% |
| FY 2025 | $294.7K | 9 | 7 | 6 | −29.9% |
| FY 2026 | $644.5K | 5 | 4 | 3 | +118.7% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $1.81M | 3 | 2 | 48.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $824.8K | 13 | 6 | 22.3% |
| DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | 97AV | $605.3K | 2 | 1 | 16.3% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 6901 | $187.6K | 4 | 1 | 5.1% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $137.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.7% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $88.7K | 3 | 3 | 2.4% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $24.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $14.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $6.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $2.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF24?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA3002 338 ESS CC | FA3002 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.21M | 2 | 1 | 32.7% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $824.8K | 13 | 6 | 22.3% |
| DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY | HS0021 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | $605.3K | 2 | 1 | 16.3% |
| FA7014 AFDW PK | FA7014 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $600.0K | 1 | 1 | 16.2% |
| 693JK4 OST | 693JK4 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $187.6K | 4 | 1 | 5.1% |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | 333152 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $137.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.7% |
| W2R2 TOPO ENGRG LAB | W9132V | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $49.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| W7M3 USPFO ACTIVITY GA ARNG | W912JM | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $27.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $24.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) | 36C244 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $14.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF24 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT CADRE LLC | $1.21M | 2 | 1 | 32.7% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| OCT CONSULTING LLC | $605.3K | 2 | 1 | 16.3% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| COMPETING VALUES, LLC | $600.0K | 1 | 1 | 16.2% | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $487.9K | 5 | 1 | 13.2% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| HYPERION TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $210.0K | 2 | 1 | 5.7% | Apr 18, 2023 |
| 68 DEGREES CONSULTING LLC | $187.6K | 4 | 1 | 5.1% | Mar 15, 2023 |
| HIRE ONE PERSONNEL SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, D.C. LLC | $137.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.7% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| KALEIDOSCOPE AFFECT, LLC | $49.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE | $44.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | $30.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.8% | Nov 22, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF24?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.21M | 2 | 1 | 32.7% |
| 336611 | SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING | $605.3K | 2 | 1 | 16.3% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $600.0K | 1 | 1 | 16.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $487.9K | 5 | 1 | 13.2% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $271.5K | 4 | 3 | 7.3% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $187.6K | 4 | 1 | 5.1% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $137.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $44.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $30.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 611512 | FLIGHT TRAINING | $27.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF24?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.89M | 31 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.21M | 2 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $605.3K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF24?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS002126FE020 | OCT CONSULTING LLC | Apr 29, 2026 | $479.6K | 336611 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA)DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY |
| W911SA26PA110 | MAC JASON CONSULT LLC | Apr 14, 2026 | $12.0K | 611430 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC FT MCCOY (RC) |
| HS002126FE020 | OCT CONSULTING LLC | Mar 11, 2026 | $125.7K | 336611 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA)DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY |
| W912JM26PA004 | PRIORITY 1 AIR RESCUE OPERATIONS (ARIZONA), LP | Jan 22, 2026 | $27.2K | 611512 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW7M3 USPFO ACTIVITY GA ARNG |
| 80NSSC25PA680 | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Dec 18, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $3.70M market as addressable.